The book *Space is the Machine* by Bill Hillier, first published in 1996, builds on the theory of society and space outlined in *The Social Logic of Space* (1984). It outlines a configurational theory of architecture and urbanism, emphasizing the importance of spatial configuration in understanding and designing buildings and cities. The book is divided into four parts: Theoretical Preliminaries, Non-discursive Regularities, The Laws of the Field, and Theoretical Syntheses. It explores how spatial configurations influence the functioning of urban spaces and buildings, and how these configurations can be analyzed and understood through computer software. The author argues for an analytic theory of architecture that focuses on the non-discursive aspects of space and form, aiming to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical design. The book also discusses the application of these theories in various projects, highlighting the success of Space Syntax Limited in applying these concepts to real-world design and planning problems.The book *Space is the Machine* by Bill Hillier, first published in 1996, builds on the theory of society and space outlined in *The Social Logic of Space* (1984). It outlines a configurational theory of architecture and urbanism, emphasizing the importance of spatial configuration in understanding and designing buildings and cities. The book is divided into four parts: Theoretical Preliminaries, Non-discursive Regularities, The Laws of the Field, and Theoretical Syntheses. It explores how spatial configurations influence the functioning of urban spaces and buildings, and how these configurations can be analyzed and understood through computer software. The author argues for an analytic theory of architecture that focuses on the non-discursive aspects of space and form, aiming to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical design. The book also discusses the application of these theories in various projects, highlighting the success of Space Syntax Limited in applying these concepts to real-world design and planning problems.